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UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews

UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews

By: High Performance
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Welcome to UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews, the #1 podcast for runners.


Every Monday Spencer speaks to world-class athletes, coaches and experts about the habits, training methods and mindset behind elite performance, featuring guests like Mo Farah, Alistair Brownlee and Stephen Scullion.


From sprints, to 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon distances we dive deep into the ways that you can run faster, longer and smash your PB’s.


On Thursdays Spencer is joined by expert Physiologist Oli Patrick to breakdown the science behind the latest health and fitness topics like sleep, zone training, caffeine and more.


Whether you’re just starting out, chasing a new PB, or simply trying to become fitter and healthier, UNTAPPED is here to help you untap your potential.

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Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • 4 Mistakes People Make When Hybrid Training | Fergus Crawley
    May 25 2026

    Fergus Crawley is a true hybrid athlete with a 500 pound squat, a 250 kilogram deadlift, a marathon under three hours ten and an Ironman under twelve hours.


    In this episode, he breaks down the four biggest mistakes in hybrid training so you can avoid learning the hard way. He shares the core principle of balancing your total capacity, explaining how to organise strength and endurance in the same week, manage real-world double sessions, and why the belief that cardio destroys muscle is based on bad science.


    Fergus also takes recovery back to basics with a focus on sleep, food and sensible planning instead of quick fix gadgets. He opens up on how training became a mental anchor in a noisy world and why clear, measurable physical progress is so powerful for mental health.


    Fergus is now due to attempt ten Ironman triathlons in ten United Kingdom cities across ten days, marking a decade since his suicide attempt and continuing his mission to raise money and awareness for mens mental health.


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    50 mins
  • What Alcohol Really Does To Your Body | Extra Mile
    May 21 2026

    Spencer and Oli break down what alcohol really does to the brain and body.

    They explore what actually causes a hangover, how alcohol affects sleep, anxiety, confidence, performance and long-term health.

    A clear, honest conversation about the science of drinking, social connection, and whether alcohol still has a place in a healthy life.


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    29 mins
  • Alfie Manthorpe's 5 Training Rules To Run Faster & Longer
    May 18 2026

    How do you build the engine for a 27:38 10km? Elite runner Alfie Manthorpe joins us to discuss why the secret isn't just in the miles, but in the mental commitment to the process. He explains why he values the lessons learned from a difficult race over the comfort of a conservative one, detailing the "never waste the work" mantra that drives him to the finish line, and sometimes the medical tent.


    Beyond the grit, Alfie breaks down the shift from chasing training splits to building raw fitness, noting how he clocked his fastest times without ever hitting those paces in practice. He also highlights his three most neglected training tools that often separate the elite from the amateur.


    It’s a candid look at the discipline, recovery, and mental arrogance needed to transition from a fast runner to an elite competitor.


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    42 mins
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Easy to listen to the conversations. It’s light hearted, but interesting and humbling. Looking forward to more guests and episodes.

Love the concept of how everyone has untapped potential!

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